Quick Answer

The Antiquities War is a rare Enchantment — Saga from DOM (DOM) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

The Antiquities War MTG card

The Antiquities War

Enchantment — Saga

Card Text

(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. III — Artifacts you control become artifact creatures with base power and toughness 5/5 until end of turn.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 DOM DOM 🎨 Mark Tedin

Market Prices

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$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.61
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.36
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€1.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Antiquities War? Basics

The Antiquities War is a Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. III — Artifacts you control become artifact creatures with base power and toughness 5/5 until end of turn."

How much mana does The Antiquities War cost to cast? Basics

The Antiquities War has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

The Antiquities War's mana cost of {3}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

The Antiquities War has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

The Antiquities War's current oracle text is: "(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.) I, II — Look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. III — Artifacts you control become artifact creatures with base power and toughness 5/5 until end of turn."

What is the current price of The Antiquities War? Pricing

The current market price for The Antiquities War is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.61 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy The Antiquities War? Pricing

You can purchase The Antiquities War from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

The Antiquities War normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.61

Is The Antiquities War legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Antiquities War in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is The Antiquities War legal in Modern? Legality

The Antiquities War is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is The Antiquities War legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Antiquities War is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is The Antiquities War legal in Pioneer? Legality

The Antiquities War is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is The Antiquities War legal in Legacy? Legality

The Antiquities War is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is The Antiquities War legal in Vintage? Legality

The Antiquities War is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is The Antiquities War legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Antiquities War in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is The Antiquities War from? Details

This printing of The Antiquities War is from DOM (DOM), with collector number 42.

The Antiquities War may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Antiquities War's rarity? Details

The Antiquities War is a rare card in DOM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated The Antiquities War? Details

The Antiquities War was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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